Akins Lake Dam #2
Akins Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Akins Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Akins Lake Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William L Slone (private). It impounds the Basal Creek near Banks.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Banks |
| River/Stream | Basal Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.61930, -78.80550 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 43 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | William L Slone |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00932 |
| Federal ID | NC00932 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |